Mat Pack Q&A: Delsea's Chris Recinto

Delsea sophomore Chris Recinto was excited to make regions as a freshman, but he entered this year’s tournament with bigger goals, hoping to make the state tournament in Atlantic City. Recinto recently spoke with The Mat Pack about his second trip to regions, the turning point in his season, his first district title and more.

QUESTION: What’s your attitude heading into regions?

ANSWER: I’m feeling confident. I think I can place in this tournament, but I’ve got to get through this first match (Friday night against Paulsboro’s Nick Duca).

Q: Last year you lost to Duca, 10-2. What has to change this time?

A: This year I’m hoping to finish some shots when I get in on him. That’s all I can really do. I’d get in on a lot of shots, but none of them I could finish up on.

Q: What did you learn from last year’s trip to regions that will help you this season?

A: Anything can happen and there’s really no pressure and you just got to go out there and do what you do best and wrestle.

A: Definitely. Having been here last year, it just feels normal now, and there’s not much anxiety going into the tournament.

Q: How would you evaluate your season so far?

A: I didn’t really start off strong (6-4 in his first 10 bouts), but I think I’ve gotten better as the season went on.

Q: What was your turning point?

A: Probably South Jersey Duals (on Jan. 2), that’s where I really think I turned it around and started wrestling better.

Q: Why do you think that is?

A: That week I had (the Mustang Classic at Brick) and coaches were all on me that I had to step up because they needed me for Clearview to get that team win, and I think that’s what happened. I think I just needed that extra kick in the butt. I was just kind of going along with the motions.